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Experts and engineers are warning of structural and operational risks to the Euphrates Dam in Raqqa as rising water inflows approach. The three Euphrates dams have gone nearly 20 years without a comprehensive safety assessment, despite international standards recommending assessments every five years. The risks have been compounded by war damage, poor maintenance, drought, and earthquakes. Keeping the gates open for extended periods could cause vibrations, settlement, or displacement; signs of seepage and leakage are among the key indicators that need monitoring. Istanbul recorded 273 millimeters of rain over two days in October 2026, compared with an average annual total of 252 millimeters in Syria. This has strengthened calls to ensure the gates and spillways are ready and to monitor the dam and its surroundings. Experts recommend an urgent technical assessment, daily monitoring of water levels and inflows, improved irrigation and drainage efficiency, and regional coordination to manage water reserves.
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